EBS STAFF
On Saturday, May 3, Bozeman native country musician Stephanie Quayle will perform a concert to raise money and awareness for Montana’s chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
The concert, themed “A Night of Hope,” will take place at the Armory Music Hall in Bozeman. Tickets are available online for $25. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show.
A press release from event organizers stated the concert will raise awareness about mental health by unifying the community and raising crucial funds to support the foundation’s mission, which includes suicide prevention research, education programs, advocacy, and support for survivors of suicide loss.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Montanans aged 10 to 44, and that more than 49,000 Americans took their own lives in 2023, according to the release.
“Your presence at the show is a powerful statement in support of mental health, those who suffer, and suicide prevention in Montana and beyond,” Tracy Rassley, programs manager for the foundation’s Montana Chapter, stated in the release. “Together, we can raise awareness, spark conversations, and create a stronger, more compassionate community.”
The foundation is the largest private funder of suicide prevention research and does not receive federal funding or grant money, according to the release.
Quayle added a statement regarding her mental health activism, which includes her book, “Why Do We Stay,” exploring her personal struggles.
“I aspire to make Montana a beacon of hope in the conversation surrounding mental health, inspiring others to take action as well… I believe sharing my journey can offer hope to those struggling as I did. My road wasn’t an easy path, nothing worthwhile ever is, but I want to make this conversation more accessible to the community,” Quayle stated, adding that the upcoming concert is the beginning of a larger, ongoing effort to support Montanans.
“This isn’t a fleeting endeavor; it’s an integral part of my life’s work and purpose and I am honored to be involved,” Quayle stated.
